Worst air pollution Skokie, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Skokie is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 36.0/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Skokie is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 37.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Skokie's air quality reflects the northern Chicago suburban position adjacent to Evanston, with vehicle emissions from I-94 the primary local source and the surrounding suburban residential and commercial character contributing local NOₓ. Lake Michigan's northerly and westerly lake winds provide maritime ventilation, while the broader Chicago metropolitan regional ozone from prevailing southwesterly winds and the dense metropolitan industrial background are the primary ongoing air quality concerns throughout the summer season.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00

AQI:

Fair

36.0/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

12.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

13.0/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

8.3/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

36.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.7/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

6.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

5.6/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00

AQI:

Fair

37.9/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

8.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

5.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

12.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

37.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.5/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

8.3/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

5.8/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Skokie right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Skokie is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 36.0/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 36.0/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Skokie?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Skokie will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 37.9/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 37.9/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Skokie?

Skokie follows a fairly predictable seasonal air quality pattern. In short, between summer ozone and occasional winter inversions, spring and fall are the year's cleanest stretch, whereas prolonged summer heat waves are when air quality most often dips into unhealthy territory. Lake-effect winds can help clear the air on many days near the Great Lakes shoreline.

Are air quality levels in Skokie based on measurements or forecasts?

It is forecasts derived by downscaling forecasts provided by EU’s Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) by taking into account local conditions such as traffic patterns. CAMS bases its forecast on satellite measurements of particles and chemical compounds in the atmosphere. Airmine’s services were developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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